21. The Clinical Spectrum Of Pulmonary Aspergillosis* Soubani And The Clinical Spectrum of Pulmonary aspergillosis* Ayman O. Soubani, MD and Pranatharthi H. Chandrasekar, MD http://tmsyn.wc.ask.com/r?t=an&s=hb&uid=24312681243126812&sid=343126

22. THE MERCK MANUAL, Sec. 13, Ch. 158, Systemic Fungal Diseases BR Primary superficial invasive aspergillosis is uncommon but may occur in burns, Invasive pulmonary aspergillosis usually extends rapidly, http://www.merck.com/mrkshared/mmanual/section13/chapter158/158i.jsp

23. ASK THE VET (Aspergillosis/Part I) aspergillosis is the most frequently occurring fungal infection in birds. aspergillosis has been diagnosed in a variety of captive and freeliving http://www.theaviary.com/s1295-60.shtml

Companion (Pet) Birds Main Page Articles Aviary Shop Area ... Forum Search The Aviary Search this site powered by FreeFind NEWSLETTER Join the Aviary-list our newsletter! Sign up now for twice-a-month tips, advice and more! Forum Talk ASK THE VET (Aspergillosis/Part I) by Linda Pesek, DVM Westbury Animal Hospital 319 Union Avenue Westbury, NY This article first appeared in SQUAWK, the newsletter of the Big Apple Bird Association, and appears here with permission. Aspergillosis is the most frequently occurring fungal infection in birds. It occurs in acute and chronic forms. The acute form primarily occurs in young birds and newly imported birds and is the result of exposure to a large number of spores. The chronic form is more likely to occur in older birds that have been in captivity. Aspergillosis spores are widespread in the environment and many birds may carry them in their lungs and air sacks until immunosuppression or stress triggers clinical disease. Aspergillosis has been diagnosed in a variety of captive and free-living species of birds. It is characteristically a disease of captivity and close confinement, particularly when birds are kept in an unclean environment. Aspergillosis is most commonly caused by A. fumigatus, although A. flavus, A. niger, A. nidulans, and A. terreus may cause the disease as well. The fungus is ubiquitous in the environment and flourishes in rotting vegetation and decaying organic material. The disease is contracted as the result of inhalation of spores. It may also be contracted by oral ingestion, especially if birds are fed moldy seed. The fungus is also capable of penetrating broken skin and egg shells, and so is able to infect a developing embryo.

24. ASK THE VET (ASPERGILLOSIS - PART II Diagnosis Of Aspergillosis) Diagnosis of aspergillosis can be difficult. A tentative diagnosis may be made of Radiographs may be helpful in supporting a diagnosis of aspergillosis. http://www.theaviary.com/s1295-61.shtml

Companion (Pet) Birds Main Page Articles Aviary Shop Area ... Forum Search The Aviary Search this site powered by FreeFind NEWSLETTER Join the Aviary-list our newsletter! Sign up now for twice-a-month tips, advice and more! Forum Talk ASK THE VET (ASPERGILLOSIS - PART II Diagnosis of Aspergillosis) by Linda Pesek, DVM Westbury Animal Hospital 319 Union Avenue Westbury, NY This article first appeared in SQUAWK, the newsletter of the Big Apple Bird Association, and appears here with permission. Aspergillosis is the most frequently occurring fungal infection in birds. All species are susceptible. It may be contracted as the result of inhalation of fungal spores or oral ingestion, especially if birds are fed moldy food or housed on contaminated bedding.Immunocompromised and malnourished birds are most susceptible to the disease. Diagnosis of aspergillosis can be difficult. A tentative diagnosis may be made of the basis of physical findings, a history of environmental conditions suitable for fungal growth, and recent stress. A hemogram may show a significant leukocytosis (elevated white blood cell count) with a heterophilia early in the disease. As the disease becomes more chronic, a monocytosis, lymphopenia, and non-regenerative anemia develop. An increase in total blood protein with a hyperglobulinemia may develop. Deep tracheal cytology and culture may be performed under anesthesia. A positive culture will usually be present in 18 hours. A single colony growth is considered significant.

25. Aspergillosis Planned Parrothood™. aspergillosis birds that are from environments where aspergillosis does not grow well (cool and dry or hot and dry environments). http://www.plannedparrothood.com/articles/aspergillosis.html

ASPERGILLOSIS by Dr. David Phalen A few brief comments on aspergillus. This is a disease that is most likely to occur in birds that are from environments where aspergillosis does not grow well (cool and dry or hot and dry environments). For some reason these birds have a poor ability to fight off this organism. Examples of these birds include sea ducks, ostriches, and penguins. The other predisposing factor is the density of spores. In buildings that are poorly ventillated spore density will increase. Less commonly we see individual animals come down with asper, even though they would not be considered at risk birds. Successful treatment for asper depends on many factors. The location of the infection (nasal passages, trachea, airsacs, lungs), the extent of the disease by the time that it is recognized, and the immune status of the bird that has the infection all are critical factors. Asper grows like mold on bread inside the bird forming colonies on the respiratory surfaces. This elicits a response from the host that causes purulent material to build up around the colonies. The fungus is invasive and in advanced infections will invade into tissues and eventually into a blood vessel. Once a blood vessel is invaded the organism will spread to other organs and block blood vessels. The tissues whose vessels are blocked die. At this point treatment is not likely to be successful. Treatment is also complicated by the fact that asper grows on the surface of airsacs where the blood supply is poor and lots of caseous material builds up in these areas. Therefore, it is difficult to get drugs directly to these locations.

26. Aspergillosis Definition of aspergillosis. Definition aspergillosis is a fungus that cause respiratory problems in birds. The treatment is to give the bird http://birds.about.com/od/glossary/g/Aspergillosis.htm

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28. Aspergillosis Aspergillus fungal infection in parrots and other birds. http://www.avianbiotech.com/Diseases/Aspergillosis.htm

Search: Let us help you buy, sell or trade your next bird. or LOGON Here Are You in the Dark about candling? "Buddy" The worlds first digital egg monitor now available at Avian Biotech. -Select- Avian Disease Center Aspergillosis Avian Influenzavirus Avian Tuberculosis Candida Chlamydia Clostridium Cryptosporidium Escherichia (E. coli) Giardia Newcastle Disease Pacheco's PBFD Polyoma Disease Salmonella West Nile Virus Aspergillosis Description: Aspergillus - The genus Aspergillus includes a variety of related fungi which cause aspergillosis. An important member of this genera is Aspergillus fumigatus. This fungus produces endotoxins which are generally responsible for the disease known as aspergillosis. Aspergillus species are common in the environment. Spores often become airborne in dry windy weather spreading from one location to another. Spores can enter an individual and develop in the respiratory system, lungs, eyes, and ears.

29. Encyclopaedia Topic : Aspergillosis, Section : Introduction aspergillosis is an infection which mostly affects the lungs or sinuses, Allergic bronchopulmonary aspergillosis (ABPA), also known as Pulmonary http://www.nhsdirect.nhs.uk/en.asp?TopicID=706

30. Aspergillosis Definition - Medical Dictionary Definitions Of Popular Medical Ter Online Medical Dictionary and glossary with medical definitions. http://www.medterms.com/script/main/art.asp?articlekey=10948

31. Aspergillosis Invasive aspergillosis most common and severe in BMT and neutropenic patients. Antifungal and surgical treatment of invasive aspergillosis Review of http://www.5mcc.com/Assets/SUMMARY/TP0091.html

Aspergillosis DESCRIPTION: Disease caused by a ubiquitous mold that primarily involves the lungs. Disease frequently lethal in neutropenic and bone marrow transplant (BMT) patients. Syndromes include: Allergic aspergillosis Extrinsic allergic alveolitis - hypersensitivity pneumonitis in individuals repeatedly exposed to the fungus. Allergic bronchopulmonary aspergillosis (ABPA) - pulmonary infiltrates, mucous plugging; secondary to allergic reaction to fungus. Aspergillomas: "fungus ball" saprophytic colonization within pre-existing pulmonary cavities. Invasive aspergillosis: most common and severe in BMT and neutropenic patients. Also occurs with increased frequency in other immunocompromised persons, such as those with solid organ transplant or high dose corticosteroids; commonly fatal. System(s) affected: Pulmonary, Nervous, Gastrointestinal, Musculoskeletal, Cardiovascular Genetics: No known genetic pattern Incidence/Prevalence in USA: Rare Predominant age: None Predominant sex: Male = Female CAUSES: Aspergillus species in decreasing order of frequency: fumigatus, flavus, niger

32. Aspergillosis In Birds Aspergillus is a ubiquitous fungus which causes acute or chronic respiratory disease in birds who are usually under some type of stress. http://www.peteducation.com/article.cfm?cls=15&cat=1829&articleid=2384

33. 2nd Advances Against Aspergillosis Conference http://www.aaa2006.org/

34. Allergic Bronchopulmonary Aspergillosis a CHORUS notecard document about allergic bronchopulmonary aspergillosis. http://chorus.rad.mcw.edu/doc/00018.html

CHORUS Collaborative Hypertext of Radiology Respiratory system About CHORUS Search Feedback allergic bronchopulmonary aspergillosis "ABPA": Aspergillus fumigatus hypersensitivity mucoid impaction of bronchi distal to lobar bronchus mucus plugs contain fungi, eosinophils XR/CT: "Y"-shaped density (mucus plug wedged in bronchi) migratory peumonitis bronchiectasis Charles E. Kahn, Jr., MD - 2 February 1995 Last updated 26 May 2004 Related CHORUS documents: bronchiectasis acute extrinsic allergic alveolitis airless lung Swyer-James syndrome ... chronic eosinophilic pneumonia Search for related articles: AJR American Journal of Roentgenology PubMed : index to biomedical literature ... Medical College of Wisconsin

35. Aspergillosis aspergillosis is a fungal disease of the respiratory tract of birds and In Michigan, aspergillosis has been identified as a mortality factor in the http://www.michigan.gov/dnr/1,1607,7-153-10370_12150_12220-26360--CI,00.html

Skip Navigation Michigan.gov Home DNR Home Links ... Ask DNR document.form2.SearchCriteria.size=10; Wildlife Conservation Strategy Landowner Incentive Program Michigan Breeding Bird Atlas Michigan Bird Conservation Initiative ... [Text Version] Aspergillosis Click on images to see larger image in a new window Description Aspergillosis is a fungal disease of the respiratory tract of birds and mammals usually caused by Aspergillus fumigatus. A. flavus, A. niger, A. nidulans, A. terreus, A. glaucus and Penicillium sp. have also been identified as pathogenic. Aspergillosis was one of the first mycoses of birds to be identified, being first observed in a wild scaup duck in 1813. The disease usually occurs either sporadically (chronic) or in an acute epizootic form. Distribution Aspergillosis has a worldwide distribution having been reported in almost all domestic mammals and birds and in numerous wild species. Aspergillus sp. organisms are capable of living both a saprophytic and parasitic way of life and susceptible hosts have numerous opportunities to contact this agent. Aspergillosis is most often seen in wild and captive birds. Aquatic and scavenging wild species have the highest incidence rate while captive species are most susceptible when first subjected to captivity. This is especially true when an extended transporting is required in overcrowded and unhygienic conditions.

36. ParrotChronicles.com aspergillosis is the most common fungal infection found in wild birds. Some baby birds, for instance, can develop aspergillosis before hatching when http://www.parrotchronicles.com/julyaugust2003/aspergillosis.htm

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37. Aspergillosis aspergillosis refers to several forms of disease caused by a fungus in the genus aspergillosis fungal infections can occur in the ear canal, eyes, nose, http://www.healthatoz.com/healthatoz/Atoz/ency/aspergillosis.jsp

38. Introduction: Aspergillosis - WrongDiagnosis.com Introduction to aspergillosis as a medical condition including symptoms, diagnosis, misdiagnosis, treatment, prevention, and prognosis. http://www.wrongdiagnosis.com/a/aspergillosis/intro.htm

Home Symptoms Diseases Risks ... Diseases Search our medical database Subscribe to our free Newsletter sample Send this page to a friend Condition Lists By Organ By Symptom By Class By Prevalence ... List A-Z Current chapter: Aspergillosis Next sections Basic Summary for Aspergillosis Prevalence and Incidence of Aspergillosis Prognosis of Aspergillosis Types of Aspergillosis ... Causes of Aspergillosis Next chapters: Cryptococcal Meningitis Fungal nail infections Histoplasmosis Invasive candidiasis ... Feedback Introduction: Aspergillosis Aspergillosis: Rare fungal infection; can cause nosocomial infections Causes of Aspergillosis: Research more detailed information about the causes of Aspergillosis , or other general information about Aspergillosis Statistics and Aspergillosis: Various sources and calculations are available in statistics about Aspergillosis prevalence and incidence statistics for Aspergillosis , and you can also research other medical statistics in our statistics center Contents for Aspergillosis: Basic Summary for Aspergillosis Prevalence and Incidence of Aspergillosis Prognosis of Aspergillosis Types of Aspergillosis ... Diseases Did we miss something? Please provide feedback or suggestions By using this site you agree to our . Information provided on this site is for informational purposes only; it is not intended as a substitute for advice from your own medical team. The information on this site is not to be used for diagnosing or treating any health concerns you may have - please contact your physician or health care professional for all your medical needs. Please see our

39. Introduction: Allergic Bronchopulmonary Aspergillosis - WrongDiagnosis.com Introduction to Allergic bronchopulmonary aspergillosis as a medical condition including symptoms, diagnosis, misdiagnosis, treatment, prevention, http://www.wrongdiagnosis.com/a/allergic_bronchopulmonary_aspergillosis/intro.ht

Home Symptoms Diseases Risks ... Diseases Search our medical database Subscribe to our free Newsletter sample Send this page to a friend Condition Lists By Organ By Symptom By Class By Prevalence ... List A-Z Current chapter: Allergic bronchopulmonary aspergillosis Next sections Basic Summary for Allergic bronchopulmonary aspergillosis Causes of Allergic bronchopulmonary aspergillosis Symptoms of Allergic bronchopulmonary aspergillosis Diagnostic Tests for Allergic bronchopulmonary aspergillosis ... Misdiagnosis of Allergic bronchopulmonary aspergillosis Next chapters: Aspergillosis Cryptococcal Meningitis Fungal nail infections Histoplasmosis ... Feedback Introduction: Allergic bronchopulmonary aspergillosis Allergic bronchopulmonary aspergillosis: Fungal infection of the lungs. Allergic bronchopulmonary aspergillosis: In some individuals, exposure to these fungi also can lead to asthma or to a lung disease resembling severe inflammatory asthma called allergic bronchopulmonary aspergillosis. This latter condition, which occurs only in a minority of people with asthma, is characterized by wheezing, low-grade fever, and coughing up of brown-flecked masses or mucus plugs. Skin testing, blood tests, X-rays, and examination of the sputum for fungi can help establish the diagnosis. Corticosteroid drugs are usually effective in treating this reaction; immunotherapy (allergy shots) is not helpful. Researching symptoms of Allergic bronchopulmonary aspergillosis: Further information about the symptoms of Allergic bronchopulmonary aspergillosis is available including a

40. ► Pulmonary Aspergillosis - Invasive Type A medical encycopedia article on the topic Pulmonary aspergillosis - invasive type. http://www.umm.edu/ency/article/000106.htm

var MenuLinkedBy='AllWebMenus [2]', awmBN='530'; awmAltUrl=''; Disease Nutrition Surgery Symptoms Injury ... Z Maryland Medical Center Programs Home Medical Reference Encyclopedia (English) Toggle English Spanish Pulmonary aspergillosis - invasive type Overview Symptoms Treatment Prevention Definition: An acute infection of the lungs caused by a fungus that produces illness almost exclusively in immunosuppressed or immunodeficient people. Alternative Names: Acute invasive aspergillosis; Aspergillosis - acute invasive Causes, incidence, and risk factors: Aspergillosis is caused by a fungus (aspergillus) that is commonly found in the environment. It grows on dead leaves, stored grain, bird droppings, compost piles, or other decaying vegetation. It lung disease in three ways: as an allergic reaction in people with asthma ; as a fungus ball (aspergilloma) in an old healed lung cavity from previous disease such as tuberculosis or lung abscess , and as an invasive infection with pneumonia that may spread to other parts of the body by the bloodstream (invasive aspergillosis). Only the invasive infection is called invasive pulmonary aspergillosis and is much more serious than the other types of aspergillosis. The invasive infection can affect any organ of the body, but especially the heart, lungs, brain, and kidneys. Late in the course of the disease, the nervous system, skin, and other organs may become affected. Risk factors in addition to immunosuppression include a very low white blood cell count over a prolonged period. This is especially a problem in patients with prolonged neutropenia (low white blood cell counts) following chemotherapy or bone marrow transplantation.

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